La Porte County Public Library System

'Two birds of a feather, a chick and her dad, lived by the shore, in a radical pad. A legend in surfing, Chick's dad ruled the Roost. Chick's dream was to learn every move he produced.' So begins the story of a little chick and her dad who take to the beach so she can finally learn how to surf. At first Chick's mood is foul as she struggles through some gnarly waters, but soon she is catching waves on her own board and even doing righteous tricks,...

Takes a look at how waves form, what moves them and why they are important.

Whether on water, pavement, or fluffy white powder, the history of surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding is a landscape filled with rugged personalities, exotic locales, wild innovation, and most of all the united dream of becoming one with the oceans, streets, and mountains. Have Board, Will Travel shows the intricate connection between all three sports. Their histories act as the grand foundation, the images serve as divine inspiration, and each...

Fergus is afraid to go in the water, but he and his baby brother Dink find a surfboard while collecting treasures along the seashore.

Kayla's story begins at the beginning, when she moves to Lake Tahoe. Truly a mecca for many sports, she uses this glorious location to transition from a winter athlete to a dedicated standup paddler. As she discovers the sport, she describes her own learning process. More than just a personal journey, the reader learns too how to transition from a casual paddler to an aspiring racer. Instead of being indulgent, this becomes better reading than a pure...

Describes how 13-year old surfer Bethany Hamily survived an attack by a tiger shark that took her left arm.

Describes surfing, including the terms, equipment, and different types of waves and boards.

"Few subjects in the world of sports and or the outdoors is more timely or compelling than women's surfing. From smart, strong, fearless women shattering records on 80-foot waves to professional athletes fighting for equal pay and a more fair and just playing field, these amazing, wave-riding warriors provide an inspirational and aspirational cast of powerful role models for women (and men) across all backgrounds and generations. Over the past two-hundred...